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Simone - Violin Lessons in Reading, West Berkshire

Simone Angela

Reading (RG7) View on map
Last Logged In: 20 Apr 2012
Sex: Female

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Violin £30.00/hr

Personal Message: I am still as enthusiastic about teaching now as when I first started many years ago. Besides achieving high standards my goal is to leave a smile on the student's face after the lesson!
Which subject(s) do you teach?: Violin
Tell me about your qualifications.: BMus in performing and teaching.
What kind of experience do you have?: Over 30 years of teaching children and adults alike to all standards. I have extended experience with ABRSM exams with 100% pass rate.
How much do you charge?: Free consultation lessons
£15 for 30min, £12 for group lessons.
I charge 35p per mile travel expenses
Where do you teach?: I teach both at home and at my students' homes. The nearest town is Reading, West Berkshire. I would be prepared to travel up to 15 miles.
When are you available?: Being freelanced my hours are flexible and I am available most mornings and afternoons/evenings. I also teach Saturdays.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach all ages and all levels. Most of my students are usually between 6-12 years old.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: I have an up-to-date CRB disclosure certificate
Where and with whom did you train?: I studied at the Musikhochschule in Stuttgart/Germany with Wolfgang Mueller- Nishio and Elmar Lampson.

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Violin teaching: tips for beginners

'Holding the bow' is a misleading term and can create tension right from the beginning. The violin is carrying the weight of the bow and the player is only 'guiding' it across the string .This concept immediately frees and relaxes the bowhand.It can be less offputting to the ear if the bow is placed on the left shoulder first until a loose...